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$541.7m tourism earnings
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Cook Islands passport proposal
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Top cop position advertised
7 December 2024
Police need numbers and bigger budget
9 December 2024
Niki Rattle: A call for stronger human rights protections
10 December 2024
Solid and Hazardous Waste Bill referred to Parliament committee
10 December 2024
DPM defends CIIC finance and travel policies
6 December 2024
Cook Islands has its first mosque
14 November 2024
CI Muslim opens up about her faith and journey
16 November 2024
RAC to address mosque legality
19 November 2024
I don’t expect much change: PM Brown on US Elections
6 November 2024
Fifth weekly Sydney flight to Rarotonga announced
23 October 2024
CIIC directors seek $350,000 in damages over defamatory claims
21 October 2024
Man found guilty of rape, burglary
24 September 2024
Tenants face water bill burden
8 October 2024
Concerns over Minister’s role in inmate work releases: PAC
5 October 2024
Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark
25 September 2024
Parliament Clerk sparks outrage over deep sea mining statement
23 September 2024
Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
21 September 2024
Anxiety on the rise: Cook Islands faces mental health challenge
7 September 2024
Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
7 September 2024
MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
3 August 2024
Rising seas, rising costs: Climate impacts on Cook Islands economy
2 September 2024
Inflation eases but concerns remain
31 August 2024
Prime Minister defends $659,000 MPs travel bill
23 August 2024
Taxpayers foot $659,000 bill for MPs travel and allowance
22 August 2024
Corruption report exposes ‘bribe and sexual favours’
17 January 2023
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Features
Maoate ready for Miss Pacific Islands Pageant
Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association (MCIPA) is proud of Miss Cook Islands Ngatepaeru Marie Maoate’s commitment to building a strong campaign at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Honiara, Solomon Islands.
Church Talk: Overcoming fear through faith in Christ
Fear is a powerful emotion that many experience throughout their lifetime. Unfortunately, its impact can keep us from stepping forward in faith, rob us of joy, and make us doubt God’s promises, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The silent voice of our iti tangata
Cook Islander Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.
New Year's beach session kicks off 2014
Motone Productions will be offering an afternoon showcasing local musicians at Crown Beach’s beachfront on New Year’s Day from 2pm-6pm.
Local tamariki to feature in NZ Festival of Arts
Cook Islands kids have been selected for the New Zealand Festival of the Arts opening ceremony next year.
Bartlett leaves lasting legacies on Aitutaki
After three years as principal of Araura Primary School, Gene Bartlett and his young family have returned to Aotearoa with many fond memories and leave behind lasting legacies of their time on Araura. Bartlett, originally from Gisborne, along with his wife Rosslynd and children Ocean (10), Wiremu (9) and India (6) moved to Aitutaki in […]
Tupapa win Champion of Champions in nail biter
The build-up couldn’t have been better. The Titans and Tupapa had met twice this season, each recording a win. In some respects the Titans had the upper hand, having beaten Tupapa comprehensively by 80 runs the weekend before in the East versus West final. But Saturday’s match was different – it would determine unequivocally which […]
Ruamanu student top Manihiki logo comp
There were smiles all round at the presentation of a logo competition in Manihiki, which saw Ruamanu School student, Toka Toka, walk away with top prize. Toka went home with $500 in his pocket for his winning logo design, in the competition held by the Manihiki Pearl Farmers Association (MPFA). Toka says that the prize […]
Carving work exhibited at Io Marama
A selection of stunning carved pieces made the journey from New Zealand to the Cook Islands, for an exhibition at Io Marama last week. A group of five students from Te Wananga o Aotearoa in Palmerston North, including local artist Stormy Kara, travelled to the Cook Islands to exhibit their work and to learn from […]
Miss South Pacific winner
Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa is Miss South Pacific 2013. Napa won the Pageant ahead of nine other contenders in Honiara, Solomon Islands over the weekend. Miss Tonga was crowned the first runner up while Miss Samoa came second and the third spot was taken up by Miss Solomon Islands. Miss American Samoa came fourth […]
Creative tiling at Tilemate
It is a love for his trade that brings a special touch of creativity to the tiling work of Nooroa Moekore of Tilemate. “I find tiling very interesting,” said Moekore. “It’s like art – creating things, the colour, the shapes.” Tilemate offers services in anything kitchens, bathrooms, floorings, swimming pools and grave sites. Moekore says […]
Art exhibition at Io Marama
From building a vaka for Vaka Eiva to teaching students to make one themselves, it has been a busy time for master carver Mike Tavioni. Tavioni completed the vaka commissioned by Vaka Eiva, with assistance from a group of students from New Zealand, and will be teaching the group to make one themselves this week. […]
For the love of tivaevae
Tivaevae made by Cook Islands women are proudly on display at the National Museum. The Inangaro Tumanava, or ‘cherished love’, tivaevae exhibition will run until December 12, giving the public a chance to view the products of much time, effort and love. A tivaevae, or patchwork quilt, expresses love and beauty and the exhibition depicts […]
The New Rarotonga
Zach Humphrey (The Vagrants Photo) is an Auckland-born musician and amateur photojournalist currently based in Coolangatta on Australia’s Gold Coast.
Getting cheeky for charity
Ten lovely ladies put on their prettiest clothes and sultry alter egos and were put through their paces by burlesque teacher Miss Ruby recently – and it was all in the name of charity. The burlesque lessons were auctioned at the recent Pink Gala fundraiser for the Cook Islands Breast Cancer Foundation courtesy of Miss […]
Oe Vaka exhibition celebrates 10th anniversary
Paddles line the walls of The Art Studio this week, but these paddles will definitely not be hitting the water. The Oe Vaka art exhibition opened on Tuesday evening, with many of the paddle art works sold on the night. “We’re really pleased with the great turn out and great sales,” said gallery owner Kay […]
Explore, experience a 'world of trylapid'
Eight new pieces make up the intriguing and thought provoking new exhibition ‘my world of trylapid’ by New Zealand born Samoan artist Andy Leleisi’uao opening this evening at the BCA Gallery in Taputapuatea. While his new works have been described as paintings that explode within a new omniverse of colour, form and structure – Leleisi’uao […]
Scores all drawn in premiership match
In the main Lotto Premiership men’s football match on Saturday host Matavera drew one all against Avatiu at the Takitumu School grounds. Matavera scored mid-way through the first half via speedster Paul Poila. Avatiu tried tirelessly to equalize in the first but was not able to do so. During the second half Matavera tried to […]
Arts industries need government recognition
The cultural and creative arts industries in the Cooks want more recognition from the government so they will be more likely to earn a living from their skills. The Ministry of Culture says it will lobby for a bigger budget to help not just preserve cultural heritage, but also to use culture and arts to […]
Creative residency follows the beat of the drum
There has been the sound of drum beats in the air over the past month, as Motone Productions ends the first creative artist’s residency to be held in the Cook Islands. Murray Hickman of Strike Percussion has spent the past four weeks in the Cooks, as part of the residency programme funded by Creative New […]
A hairy life but a happy one
Paddy Lynch may be 80 years old, but he’s going as strong as ever. The Cook Islands’ beloved Irish resident has just been to Melbourne Cup 2013, where he once again captured the hearts of punters and local media. CINews caught up with Paddy to hear about his trip, some of his favourite stories and […]
Art exhibition for Vaka Eiva
The Oe Vaka art exhibition will be joining in the 10-year anniversary celebrations at Vaka Eiva this year. The annual exhibition has been part of the Vaka Eiva event since its inception, with local artists Kay and Ian George creating the exhibition to support a week of wonderful events. The walls of their gallery, The […]